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  • "No Daylight" - Teaser

    May 29, 2026 · 17 min

    A preview of Blowback's new mini-series: No Daylight. A three-part study of the turbulent times in the U.S.-Israel relationship, you can receive exclusive access to it by signing up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

  • S6 Episode 10 - "Zero-Sum"

    February 16, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

    The Cold War ends. Apartheid falls. But Savimbi's war continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • S6 Episode 9 - "Something Big and Bloody"

    February 9, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

    The fate of southern Africa is decided at Cuito Cuanavale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • S6 Episode 8 - "Cut Off Their Hands"

    February 2, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

    The Reagan Doctrine puts Angola in the crosshairs as aid to UNITA is uncorked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • S6 Episode 7 - "Constellation"

    January 26, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

    Reagan arrives, emboldening South Africa and Savimbi. The MPLA hangs on. Cuba recommits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  • S6 Episode 6 - "Total Onslaught"

    January 19, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

    Carter goes Cold Warrior. Savimbi visits Washington. Angola loses a founding father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • S6 Episode 5 - "Kicking the Dog"

    January 12, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

    The MPLA and Jimmy Carter struggle to find their footing. Jonas Savimbi licks his wounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • S6 Episode 4 - "Zulu & Foxbat"

    January 5, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

    South Africa invades. Cuba intervenes. Angola becomes independent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Coming Soon: No Daylight

    December 29, 2025 · 1 min

    What lies ahead for Blowback in 2026? A mini-series on Israel and America, a comic book, our seventh season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • S6 Episode 3 - "The Stand"

    December 29, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min

    Angolan anti-colonial rebels challenge Portugal. Cuba brings its revolution to Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • S6 Episode 2 - "Economy of Terror"

    December 22, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min

    A look into the Portuguese empire in southern Africa and the stirrings of nationalism in Angola. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • S6 Episode 1 - "The Dead Myth"

    September 22, 2025 · 50 min

    An introduction to and overview of our sixth season: the story of Angola, Cuba, and apartheid South Africa's Cold War showdown. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more…

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About the show

A podcast about the American Empire.